ChristianWorks for Children

What ChristianWorks for Children does

ChristianWorks for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with additional offices in Fort Worth and Burleson serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The organization delivers faith-integrated, licensed mental health counseling and free support group services to children and families navigating grief, trauma, divorce, adoption, and early parenthood. Its core programs include CounselingWorks (individual, couples, and family therapy on a sliding fee scale), AdoptionWorks (adoption services and pregnancy counseling serving all members of the adoption triad), FamilyWorks (support and material assistance for expectant parents and parents of children under 36 months), GriefWorks (free grief support groups for children aged 5–18), KidWorks (free divorce support groups for children), and Camp Sunrise (a free annual weekend grief camp for ages 6–17). Clinical delivery combines evidence-based modalities such as play therapy and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), the latter obtained through specialized training sponsored by Focus on the Family at TCU Institute of Child Development.

The organization operates a hybrid service delivery model spanning three physical offices and telehealth, supported by bilingual (English/Spanish) intake and counseling staff. Its go-to-market is community-led: families are acquired primarily through faith-community referrals, church partnerships via the CounselingWorks Sponsorship Program, and word-of-mouth, with free support groups functioning as a loss-leader funnel into paid counseling. The website, blog, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, YouTube), email newsletter, and free resource library (videos, book lists, downloadable brochures) provide top-of-funnel awareness, while in-person events such as Camp Sunrise, NTX Giving Day, and Giving Tuesday drive both community engagement and fundraising.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model combining individual and church donations, in-kind contributions (including an Amazon Wishlist and Tarrant Area Food Bank diaper partnership), sliding-scale counseling fees, and the recurring CounselingWorks Sponsorship Program where churches subsidize member access to licensed therapy. The organization holds 501(c)(3) status (EIN 75-1246028), EIG certification through Excellence in Giving, and HIPAA compliance for clinical services. It is governed by a Board of Directors and Advisory Council, with the Executive Director (John Mark Davidson, PhD) leading operations alongside Clinical Director Janet Johnston, LCSW-S, LCPAA, and a team of approximately 25 employees including licensed clinicians, program managers, and bilingual intake coordinators.

Name

ChristianWorks for Children

Legal name

ChristianWorks for Children

Website

https://christian-works.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChristianWorks for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1967 that delivers faith-integrated licensed counseling and free support groups to North Texas children and families facing grief, divorce, adoption, and parenting challenges across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Burleson offices plus telehealth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bereavement & Grief Support Services (Family Aftercare) (HSABAFAI)

Keywords

• Faith-based counseling services
• Children's grief support
• Family therapy services
• Adoption support services
• Nonprofit mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 75-1246028), ChristianWorks relies heavily on individual donations, church donations, and special event fundraising (NTX Giving Day, Auction, Giving Tuesday). The organization solicits donations through its website, Amazon Wishlist, and direct appeal campaigns.
2. CounselingFees: The organization generates revenue through counseling service fees, offered on a sliding scale to increase accessibility. Free support groups are provided as a loss-leader to build trust and community connection, while paid counseling services generate revenue.
3. CounselingWorks Sponsorship Program: Churches sponsor members to access licensed counseling services through the CounselingWorks Sponsorship Program, providing a revenue/referral channel where churches co-invest in the mental health of their congregants.
4. Diaper and Material Donations: The organization receives in-kind donations (diapers, baby items, Amazon Wishlist items) which support the FamilyWorks program for expectant parents and parents of children under 36 months. These donations reduce program costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ChristianWorks for Children delivers licensed individual, couples, and family counseling alongside free support groups for grief, divorce recovery, post-adoption care, and parenting. Services integrate Christian faith values with clinical mental health practices, including specialized Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for adopted and foster children who have experienced trauma. The organization also runs Camp Sunrise, an annual grief camp for children.

Product overview

ChristianWorks for Children operates as a multi-service nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of faith-based counseling and support programs. The core offerings include CounselingWorks (individual, couples, and family therapy), GriefWorks (free children's grief support groups), AdoptionWorks (adoption and pregnancy counseling), FamilyWorks (new parent support), KidWorks (divorce support for children), and Camp Sunrise (grief camp). These programs are designed for children and families facing life's toughest challenges including death, trauma, divorce, and adoption-related issues. Services are delivered through in-person offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Burleson, TX, as well as via Telehealth. The organization also provides a sponsorship program enabling churches to help members afford counseling, and distributes educational resources including the Breakway Curriculum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CounselingWorks Licensed individual, couples, and family counseling services offered by ChristianWorks with sliding-scale fees to accommodate different financial situations.
• GriefWorks Free grief support group program for children ages 5-18 and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
• AdoptionWorks Adoption services and pregnancy counseling serving all members of the adoption triad, including adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families.
• FamilyWorks Support program for expectant parents and parents of children under 36 months, providing resources, parenting education, and material assistance such as diapers.
• KidWorks Free divorce support group for children ages 5-17, helping kids process and cope with family changes due to parental divorce.
• Camp Sunrise Free weekend grief camp for children and adolescents ages 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one, combining traditional camp activities with grief education and peer support.
• CounselingWorks Sponsorship Program Church sponsorship program enabling congregations to financially support members accessing ChristianWorks' licensed counseling services.
• Breakway Curriculum Structured curriculum providing age-appropriate therapeutic materials for children's grief and divorce support groups.
• Telehealth Counseling Remote counseling services delivered via telemental health platform, expanding access for families unable to visit offices in person.
• Post-Adopt Support Group Free support group for adoptees and birth mothers addressing ongoing post-adoption needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Families who have found healing through ChristianWorks are described as better able to support one another, contributing to a more resilient, faith-filled community.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abilene Christian University (ACU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristianWorks has a partnership with Abilene Christian University offering employees, clients, and affiliates of ChristianWorks a 10% tuition reduction and a $50 application fee waiver across all ACU online programs. ACU online students also gain access to 24/7 tech support, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, Grammarly Premium, Tutor.com, TimelyCare, a Career Center, and an Alumni Association. This partnership serves ChristianWorks staff development and creates a mutual community link.
• FOCUS ON THE FAMILY / TCU Institute of Child DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOCUS ON THE FAMILY, through their TBRI Training Sponsorship Program, sponsored three ChristianWorks employees to participate in Texas Christian University Institute of Child Development's Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Professional Training program. TBRI was developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross for children who have experienced relationship-based traumas such as institutionalization, multiple foster placements, maltreatment, and/or neglect. ChristianWorks employees trained in TBRI in turn provide free ongoing help to a struggling adoptive family each year.
• Tapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry (Irving Bible Church)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTapestry Adoption and Foster Care Ministry through Irving Bible Church encouraged ChristianWorks to participate in the TBRI training sponsorship program with FOCUS ON THE FAMILY, serving as the initiating partner that connected ChristianWorks to this cooperative effort for adoptive families.
• Tarrant Area Food BankminorOthersChristianWorks picks up agency diapers from the Tarrant Area Food Bank on a monthly basis and drops them off at its offices to stock the FamilyWorks diaper closet for distribution to families in need. This partnership supports the material assistance component of the FamilyWorks program.
• AmazonminorOthersChristianWorks maintains an Amazon Wishlist through which donors can purchase needed items (supplies, baby items, etc.) for the organization's programs, primarily the FamilyWorks closet for expectant parents and families with young children.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bethany Christian Services: Faith-based nonprofit offering adoption services, pregnancy counseling, and foster care across multiple U.S. regions. Directly comparable as a faith-integrated social services organization with adoption triad support and counseling offerings similar to ChristianWorks' AdoptionWorks.
• Buckner International: Texas-based faith-based nonprofit serving children and families through foster care, adoption, and family support programs. Operates in the same Dallas-Fort Worth market with overlapping faith-integrated family services comparable to ChristianWorks' suite.
• Comfort Zone Camp: National nonprofit providing free grief camps for children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or other loved one. Directly comparable to ChristianWorks' Camp Sunrise grief camp program in mission and free delivery model.
• Catholic Charities Dallas: Faith-based social services agency serving the Dallas area with counseling, adoption, and family support programs. Comparable as a faith-affiliated multi-program family services provider serving similar DFW client populations.
• Jewish Family Service of Dallas: Faith-affiliated social services agency providing counseling, family support, and senior services in the Dallas area. Comparable as a faith-rooted multi-program family services provider serving the same DFW geography with counseling offerings.
• Camp Kesem: Nationwide nonprofit supporting children affected by a parent's cancer through free summer camps and year-round programming. Directly comparable to ChristianWorks' Camp Sunrise as a free, peer-based grief/loss camp program for children.
• Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.): Nonprofit providing adoption-competent mental health services, education, and support for all members of the adoption triad. Directly comparable to ChristianWorks' adoption-sensitive counseling through AdoptionWorks and Post-Adopt Support Group.
• The Gladney Center for Adoption: Texas-based adoption agency historically focused on placing children with adoptive families and providing post-adoption support. Comparable through its adoption triad services and Texas geographic overlap with ChristianWorks' AdoptionWorks.

Broad incumbents

• Focus on the Family: Large national faith-based family services organization offering counseling referrals, parenting resources, and adoption-related programming. Comparable in faith-based family services mission, though operating at a much broader national scale than ChristianWorks' regional focus.
• Youth Villages: Large nonprofit providing mental health services, foster care, and family support for at-risk children and families across multiple states. Comparable in trauma-informed counseling and family-based services, though operating at a much larger scale than ChristianWorks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Christian_Works
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqnz2JA9qJUCS6cZKLMQxSw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChristianWorks
• Instagraminstagram.com/christianworks_for_children
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christianworks-for-children

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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